Job Summary
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Dermatology. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a Dermatology service in conjunction with consultant colleagues. This is a permanent post 1.0 WTE covering 10 PA's based at the James Paget University Hospital covering 5 days per week Monday to Friday. There will be no on-call commitments.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will help the department achieve the skin cancer waiting time targets and the 18 week referral to treatment time targets and other targets as become relevant. The appointee will have opportunity to develop their own special interest and engage in research activities. The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals however the appointee may be expected, as part of their duties, to undertake clinics in community hospitals or outreach clinics. There will be no on-call commitments. Any dermatology patient needing admission to hospital will be admitted to the general medical ward where they will be stabilized and referred to the dermatology team the following day for review. The appointee will share with the other consultants in the supervision of nurse-led clinics in the departments. These include acne, leg ulcer, Cryotherapy, Photodynamic therapy, day treatment and surgery lists. The appointee will be expected to attend the department\'s meetings including the monthly Monday lunchtime departmental and consultant meeting, monthly Clinical Governance meeting, weekly Skin MDT meeting and fortnightly Wednesday afternoon educational joint clinics for complex cases.
About Us
The Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget UniversityHospital site at Gorleston is supported by other community services at the Newberry Centre, Kirkley Rise North Lowestoft and outreach clinics. The Trust serves a population of approximately 230,000. We are a University Hospital with a medical school, training the next generation of health professionals and developing research.
Details
* Date posted: 14 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 177-MDEMER-6973522-D
* Job locations: James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please view our web site - work for us. Please see attached job description for full details and main responsibilities. Please note this job is pending RCP approval.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications: MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
* MRCP or equivalent
* Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview
* Full GMC registration
Desirable
* Have sub-specialisation recognised on CCT
* MD/PhD
Experience & Skills
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Dermatology.
* Experience of conducting clinical audit
* Experience in teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
* Involvement in research projects and published papers
* Experience of teaching medical students
* Experience of committee work/project management
* Formal training in teaching skills
Key Skills
* Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
* Willingness to participate in clinical governance
* Leadership qualities
* Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
* Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff
* An interest in developing and reinforcing interdepartmental relations
Desirable
* Forward thinking and not afraid of the challenges that change brings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
Employer's website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
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